The Sparks Fly

Mary was indecisive as she stood in front of the ice cream counter. What does the word indecisive mean?

• Mary chose more than one flavor.
• Mary chose her favorite flavor.
• Mary chose her flavor quickly.
• Mary was not able to choose which flavor she wanted.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which sentence uses a possessive noun correctly?

• The lilies petals began to drop.
• The lilie's petals began to drop.
• The lilies's petals began to drop.
• The lilies petal's began to drop.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The mother dog had six ________.

• puppys
• puppies
• puppy
• puppes

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of these statements support the inference that Ben Franklin was curious about the world around him?

• "Dr. Spencer rubbed a glass tube near the boy's feet."
• "Franklin electrified a painting of King George."
• "Franklin was having the time of his life."
• "Franklin dove into every science book the library had."

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

The author points out that "electrical amusements" could be dangerous.  What evidence from the text proves her point?

• Franklin made some very important discoveries.
• Franklin was having the time of his life.
• Electricity was attracted to pointed objects.
• He felt a "universal blow" from head to toe.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

Which detail from the text helps the reader understand the importance of electrical discoveries during the 1700s?

• A French scientist sent a jolt of electricity through 180 soldiers holding hands.
• Franklin had his first opportunity to see the mysterious force.
• Heating a home in the 1700s was dirty and insufficient.
• The boys' hair stood on end.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

What conclusion can we draw about Ben Franklin from his invention of the electrifying painting?

• He does not like working with others.
• He finds amusement in surprising others.
• He does not like the king.
• He is careless when conducting experiments.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

Which detail tells you that Ben Franklin finds amusement in surprising others?

• Electrical amusements can be dangerous.
• Franklin electrified a painting of the king.
• Franklin decided to have some fun.
• The others jumped back in surprise.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which statement allows us to infer that Franklin is a generous man?

• He was very proud of his Pennsylvania Fireplace.
• He claimed his invention heated the room twice as well.
• He could have made lots of money from his invention.
• He refused to patent his invention.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

Ben Franklin's first opportunity to see electricity in action was when he visited Boston.  How did this event change the plot of the text?

• The event caused Franklin to be intrigued and led him to his own discoveries with electricity.
• The event led Franklin to the invention of the stove.
• The event led Franklin to a painful accident.
• The event led Franklin to diving into every science book the library had.

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3